Nanotechnology- A Novel Tool to Enhance Agricultural Productivity and Quality of Life of Farmers

Nanotechnology has been proved as a substitute to the existing chemical fertiliser which has a lot of negative impact on the quality of crop as well as on the environment. Use of nanoparticles in adequate quantity can be used as biosensors, agrochemicals like nano pesticides, nano fertilizers, soil enhancers and stress tolerant contributing to increasing the crop productivity and ensuring food security. In this review paper updated uses of nanotechnology in all facets of agriculture are discussed and attention is also given to new guidelines proposed by the Government of India for safe use of nanotechnology in agriculture sector. Irrespective of so many advantages, nanoparticles are not being used widely in Indian agricultural sector. In order to increase farmers’ acceptance of nanotechnology in agriculture, it is crucial to educate the farmers about this technology through trainings or workshops.

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The authors are grateful to IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur that provided internet services in order to download and analyse the online databases for writing this review article.

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Authors and Affiliations

1. Department of Environmental Science, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Alka Kataria
2. Department of Home Science, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Archana Kumari
3. School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Ramgopal Dudwal & Mukesh Kumar Jat
4. Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Kotputli, Rajasthan, India Surendra Singh
5. Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia Vishnu D. Rajput

1. Alka Kataria